Words really not necessary for this shot on my walk after the rain in Portola Hills.   This view was taken as I was walking through the Sycamore Glen tract in Portola Hills.  The view of the Saddleback Mountains is absolutely stunning and SO GREEN!!Though I think we are a little tired of the rain, I for one am so excited it is going to hit 80 degrees this week.  I am extremely grateful for the rain we have had.. Portola Hills natural beauty shines!   03/01/2017

We have hit the 6 month mark of 2016... yes today is June 1st, the unofficial beginning of summer after the Memorial Day holiday.  So what is happening in the Portola Hills real estate market so far this year.   Overall the market continues to shift from 2015.  We are still seeing increased pricing but sales volume is down from last year.    In May 9 homes closed escrow, which is down about 35% from May 2015.   The overall median sales price in May was flat compared to 2015 for the month of May. Out of the 9 homes that closed escrow, 5 were Single Family Residence. The median sales price for a 3 bedroom 2197 square foot home was $810k  The remaining 4 homes were condo's. The median sales price was $436k for a 3 bedroom 1151 square foot home.  Are you wondering why these numbers would be... 06/02/2016

Concourse Park is a local park in the community of Portola Hills in the City of Lake Forest.  What makes this park so special to the community is that it is set up against Whiting Wilderness Ranch, which offer unobstructed views of the Saddleback Mountains.  The park offers a wide range of amenities but the natural beauty is what stands out the most.  Check out our quick video of the park as well. Park Amenities: Walking Path Play Area Excersize Equipment Basketball Court 2 Covered Picnic Area Entrance to Whiting Wilderness Ranch Bathrooms BBQ  Concourse park is just one of the reason's the residents of Portola Hills love the area.  Wondering what homes are available...Here is a list of available Portola Hills homes! 05/04/2016

As a Realtor in South Orange County, I believe it is important to understand the complete real estate market.  I work with many investor owners in the area who have been long term landlords as well new investors who are looking to expand their real estate portfolio.  In addition, tenant's who have become future homeowners.When I work with any client, my goal is to always understand their long term vision.   Often times, rentals are an aspect of the business many agents do not like to handle. They are a lot of work and honestly for little pay.   I view Rentals much differently.   If I want to be your trusted Realtor for life, then that means I handle the majority of your real estate needs, even the ones that "seem to be a lot of work"  Otherwise.. how can I truly be your Real Estate Advi... 01/19/2016

The weather is turning a bit cooler and the holidays are in full swing here in Portola Hills with Thanksgiving behind us, so you might think home sales are probably not on everyone's radar.   That might be the case for Portola Hills... as we saw dip in the number of homes that sold this year vs. what sold in 2014.   In addition, the number of available homes is pretty low with only 6 active properties on the market currently. Is this bad news....Nope just seasonal... With the low number of sales, we still saw price gains... Below is a look at what sold last month....   November 2015 Sold Homes In 2014 14 homes closed escow in November, this year 8 closed escrow.  Though the number of sales decreased, the average price of homes increased in Portola Hills by 17%.  Interestingly the highe... 12/08/2015

Below I wrote a quick neighborhood snapshot of the estate homes in the Crown Pointe neighborhood of Portola Hills.   As 2015 has finished and there were a few more sales, I wanted to update what sold in the community in 2015. 2015 Crown Pointe Neighborhood Home Sales in Portola Hills This morning, I took a stroll in the Crown Pointe neighborhood in the community of Portola Hills in Lake Forest, California.  This is a quaint community of 58 Single Family Detached Luxury Estate homes.  Check out our quick snapshot video of his lovely community. I like this community for many reasons, one reason, it's small and located on two wide culd-a-sac streets that offer amazing views of either the Saddleback Mountains or the Pacific Ocean.   The community was built in the early 90's by Richmond Amer... 08/28/2015

It has been a bit warm this past month in Portola Hills and we aren't talking weather.  The real estate market certainly got hot!  Comparing July 2015 vs. July 2014 we saw an increase in the median price in Portola Hills of  35%, with a 20% increase in the number of homes that sold! Below is a look at what homes sold in Portola Hills. July 2015 Sold HomesJuly 2014 Sold HomesNow not to burst any bubbles.. As you can see the mix of properties is very different.   The median size of home that sold in July 2014 was 1342 square feet.  In 2015 the median size was 2259 square feet.   The interesting fact here is the number of estate homes that sold increased, which has been the trend so far in 2015.  Currently available in Portola Hills are 14 homes... Starting today the new developement The O... 08/01/2015

In 2014 we saw nice increases in appreciation for the area but what we didn't really see was a increase in the number of Estate homes come on the market in Portola Hills.  The tide seems to be turning..  Below is a snapshot of the homes that sold in 2014 vs. 2015.  2015 Portola Hills Highest Priced Homes Sold Year-to-DateIn 2015 the 10 highest priced homes sold for an average of $913,000 and was just under 3000 square feet.2014 Highest priced homes sold Year-to-Date (same time period 2015)In 2014 the 10 highest priced homes sold for an average price of $762,000 and was approximately 2600 square feet.Comparing the same time period from 2014 to 2015 that is a 9% increase in sales dollars.When I work with clients one of the most imporant aspects of setting the right price is reviewing thes... 07/13/2015

Portola Hills Home for Sale. Back on Market at $825,000 Portola Hills Home for Sale 4 Bedroom 3090 Square Feet 19762 Highridge WayTrabuco Canyon, CA, 92679 City Lights and Panoramic Mountain Views! This HUD Owned home is a great opportunity for a large 4 Bedroom home in a beautiful family neighborhood. 3 car garage. Repairs are required in the kitchen. Ready to turn into your dream home! Features include: 4 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths 3090 Sq Ft 6247 Sq Ft Lot 3 Car garage HOA $125/mo Built in 1995 This Portola Hills home for sale currently exceeds FHA loan limits but FHA financing is still available if buyer brings the difference in in cash. Portola Hills is a very desirable area of Trabuco Canyon with just 2164 homes just south of Foothill Ranch and East of Lake Forest. Portola Hills boasts tw... 06/30/2014

Portola Hills Home for Sale - 2 Bedrooms   This lovely Portola Hills condo has an open floor plan, a large patio and grass area, upgraded vanities in the bathrooms with granite and is near the community pool and local park.   To schedule your private showing, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751.     Lovely Portola Hills Home Overview Maps Photos Description $290,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 975 sqft Location 18910 Canyon ViewPortola Hills, CA 92679USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donovanblatt.com   Listed by: Christine Donovan Our recent listings Lovely Portola Hills HomeLake Forest Pool HomeSe... 02/17/2013

Portola Hills Home for Sale - 2 Bedrooms   This lovely Portola Hills condo has an open floor plan, a large patio and grass area, upgraded vanities in the bathrooms with granite and is near the community pool and local park.   To schedule your private showing, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751.     Lovely Portola Hills Home Overview Maps Photos Description $290,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 975 sqft Location 18910 Canyon ViewPortola Hills, CA 92679USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donovanblatt.com   Listed by: Christine Donovan Our recent listings Lovely Portola Hills HomeLake Forest Pool HomeSe... 02/10/2013

Portola Hills Home for Sale - 2 Bedrooms   This lovely Portola Hills condo has an open floor plan, a large patio and grass area, upgraded vanities in the bathrooms with granite and is near the community pool and local park.   To schedule your private showing, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751.     Lovely Portola Hills Home Overview Maps Photos Description $290,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 975 sqft Location 18910 Canyon ViewPortola Hills, CA 92679USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donovanblatt.com   Listed by: Christine Donovan Our recent listings Lovely Portola Hills HomeLake Forest Pool HomeSe... 02/03/2013

Portola Hills Home for Sale - Open House Sunday 1-27-13   This lovely Portola Hills homes has just been put on the market, and we are holding an open house this Sunday, from 1pm to 3pm.    Come see this Portola Hills home with a larger patio and yard, an open floor plan and an attached garage.   If you can't make the open house, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751 to schedule your private showing.         Lovely Portola Hills Home Overview Maps Photos Description $300,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 975 sqft Location 18910 Canyon ViewPortola Hills, CA 92679USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donovanb... 01/24/2013

Portola Hills Home for Sale - New Listing   This lovely Portola Hills condo has an open floor plan, a large patio and grass area, upgraded vanities in the bathrooms with granite and is near the community pool and local park.   To schedule your private showing, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751.     Lovely Portola Hills Home Overview Maps Photos Description $300,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 975 sqft Location 18910 Canyon ViewPortola Hills, CA 92679USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Christine Donovan DRE 01267479(714) 319-9751christine@donovanblatt.comhttp://www.donovanblatt.com   Listed by: Christine Donovan Our recent listings Lovely Portola Hills HomeLake Forest Pool HomeS... 01/21/2013

  IML Real Estate Pre-Foreclosure Division (949) 218-0952 http://www.IMLRealEstate.com   Out of work or has your income been reduced? Do you owe more on your home than it's current market value? Are you going through a divorce? Are you behind on your mortgage payments? Are you burdened with high medical expenses? WAITING TO CONSULT WITH US WILL ONLY NARROW YOUR OPTIONS! A Short Sale May Be Your Solution To A Fresh Start.   WE CAN HELP YOU! It's easy and doesn't cost you any MONEY! Our services are Free!!! WHEN THE DEBT EXCEEDS YOUR HOME'S VALUE... we can help with a SHORT SALE.   Benefits of a Short Sale: • Avoid Foreclosure. • Avoid Bankruptcy. • Reduced damage to your credit. • Postpone your foreclosure sale date. • Buy again sooner than foreclosure (Short Sale = 2 years.  Foreclosure... 02/18/2010

Portola Hills Elementary is holding it's annual Holiday Craft Boutique and it is a community event that should not be missed.  When Oct: 28th - 11 am - 6pm. Location:  Portola Hills Elementary in the Multi-Purpose Room Stop in, meet up with friends, get some early christmas shopping done all while supporting the school.       Kelly Turbeville is one of South Orange County premier Real Estate Advisors focusing in the Saddleback Valley and the communities of Lake Forest, Portola Hills, and Foothill Ranch. Whether she’s helping a first time buyer accomplish the goal of homeownership, or coaching a homeowner on venturing into real estate investments or helping a client review their mortgage options, Kelly is committed to making it happen!  For Kelly, it has never been just about selling you... 10/29/2008